The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1862., [Electronic resource]

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Jewish mourning at the House of the late Commodore Levy.

--In accordance with Jewish custom prayers were held at the residence of the late Commodore Levy, on the afternoon succeeding his funeral at St. Mark's place, New York city. The back parlor, where the remains of the deceased had lain before the funeral, was the place designated for the service. The room was darkened and the chandeliers lighted, while at the spot where the head of the coffin had rested, a burning night taper, typifying the soul, stood on the floor. The mirror was covered with a white cloth. The widow and brother of deceased sat upon low stools, in token of mourning, which is observed by the strictest Jews by sitting on the bare floor during the seven days succeeding the funeral. At the conclusion of the services everybody sat down for a few minutes in the most abject silence, and then left the room, saying to the mourners, in a low voice--‘"May Heaven comfort you with the rest of all mourners in Israel."’--Northern Paper.